Software Development Engineer II, Navigation, Traffic
Mapbox · Remote · Mapbox UK ·
COMPENSATION
€•• – ••k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Hybrid or remote options
- Python and TypeScript
- AWS cloud infrastructure
- 5+ years experience
- On-call rotation required
Join the Navigation and Traffic team to develop web services that power Mapbox’s strategic navigation initiatives across consumer, automotive, and logistics sectors. You will balance rapid feature development with system reliability as services scale to handle global traffic volumes.
The team works on distributed systems, geospatial localization, and traffic telemetry. Engineers are expected to integrate AI into their workflows and contribute to a culture of operational excellence through rigorous testing and monitoring.
What you'll do
- Design and build microservices robust enough for global data volumes
- Deploy applications and facilitate continuous delivery processes
- Diagnose complex system behaviors driven by unexpected traffic patterns
- Participate in an on-call rotation to ensure 24/7 service availability
- Write documentation and conduct meticulous testing and monitoring
- Reduce technical debt and optimize application performance
- Collaborate with the team to scope tasks and deliver on time
What you'll need
- Five or more years building scalable, low-latency backend services
- Proficiency in Python and TypeScript for backend development
- Experience with AWS services including CDK, ECS, Lambda, and S3
- Familiarity with code versioning tools such as GitHub
- Ability to perform development tasks independently from specs
- Empirical analytical approach to developing hypotheses and spikes
- Commitment to writing unit tests and remedying defects proactively
Nice to have
- Experience or knowledge within the navigation domain
- Experience with Amazon Elasticache
- Proficiency with SQL databases
- Background in Big Data or Machine Learning
- Knowledge of various security standards and practices
Stack
- Python
- TypeScript
- AWS
- CDK
- ECS
- Step Functions
- Lambda
- S3
- GitHub
How you'll work
- Hybrid or remote work options available
- On-call rotation includes weekends and off-hours
- Primary responder role alternates among team members
What you get
- Private health, dental, and income protection plans
- Family care, maternity, and paternity leave policies
- Lifestyle spending account for health and wellness
- Mental health support for employees and dependents
- Paid time off, company holidays, and generous absence policies
- Dedicated paid volunteering time